Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mudge

verb
/mʌdʒ/
Definition
To clumsily or awkwardly move or operate something.
Examples
  • She mudged through the cluttered room, bumping into furniture as she searched for her keys.
  • He tends to mudge when he’s nervous, making his movements seem more clumsy than usual.
Meaning
The word mudge describes a kind of movement or action that is uncoordinated or awkward. It often implies a lack of skill or finesse in handling a task or object.
Synonyms
  • fumble
  • bump
  • shuffle
  • stumble